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the seat lock on my 78' 1000 broke on a trip, now I can't get the seat open. The key fits in and turns but nothing happens. I went to our local locksmith and he said he can't fix it. Anyone on here have any idea's on how to get it open? I really don't want to have to cut things and have them re-welded.
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Rob
1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
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Go from below with a light and youll see the latch plunger thingy sticking out. Get a key or small screw driver and push the plunger back. then you can remove the lock assembly and replace it.MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
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Yes, I tried that first but the plunger doesn't move. Any other idea's?Rob
1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
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Drill out the lock cylinder and then pry back the plunger..replace with another lock assembly?????MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550
NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.
I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.Comment
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Now that's a good idea. I'll post later with pictures
Rob
1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
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I have a full lockset (seat, ignition, gas cap) keyed alike up for sale if you go that route. Chuck's suggestion would have been mine too. You may not even need to drill it, prise off the cover & see what you find...
1980 GS1000G - Sold
1978 GS1000E - Finished!
1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar.....
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If the seat usually closes without having to turn the key, you should be able to move the latch by pushing on it. You may need help to push down on the seat, to unload any pressure on the latch before it will move. Other wise the drill out method will work.1981 GS 1000GLX.
1981 GS 1000G.
1981 GS 650GLX.
1975 TS 185.
1972 100. Kawasaki.
1968 100. Suzuki.
1970 Z 50. Honda.
1984 CT 70. Honda. (Kids)
1982 DS 50. Suzuki. (Kids)Comment
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Right you guys were, I spent a bit more time with it and manage to push the latch in to release the seat. Something must be broken inside there as the key turns all the way and does nothing. I'll have to search thru the site and see if there's a way to fix this. I of course have multiple replacement but will have to have them re-keyed. Thanks for the help all.Rob
1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
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